Worm exploiting QuickTime spreading on MySpace

07 December 2006

JS/Quickspace.A has spread considerably in recent days. This is a worm that
modifies links on the infected user's MySpace profile pages with links to Phishing websites
which tricks people into giving up sensitive information such as log-in credentials.

Users who successfully visited these infected MySpace profile page will activate the infection.

For more detailed technical information and removal instruction of this worm, see

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